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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Online Games
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NPS photo by Gregg Bruff | Park Ranger and students |
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As a you will have one important job: to have fun while learning new things. You will solve mysteries and puzzles, play games, take part in stories, and gather secret words.
You’ll learn what Park Rangers do to help protect our natural resources and our cultural heritage. You’ll also learn how Park Rangers observe and discover new things about our National Parks.
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Park Fun Guide: On-line fun in your National Parks. At many parks, Rangers and scientists have created on-line activities for fun and to help you get to know the parks a bit better. An alphabetical list helps you find a park.
Remember, the National Parks belong to YOU! Learn more about them.
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is the U.S. Department of Interior webpage for kids with links to six of the department's agencies.
Agencies represented are the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Minerals Management Service, National Park Service, and the Office of Surface Mining.
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NPS photo | Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore |
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is located on the southern shore of Lake Michigan in northern Indiana. They have developed two online games.
activity about dunes ecology is designed for the middle school level. The is about water and beach safety.
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The is the U.S. website for kids. The EPA will help you explore your environment and learn how to protect it with games, pictures, and stories. Topics range from acid rain to climate change to recycling and everything in-between.
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Natl Wildlife Federation image | Firefly girl |
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The website has a Kids and Families page, Where kids of all ages can grow wild together. Its activities are groups by ages. Wild Animal Baby: 1-4; Your Big Backyard: 3-7; and Ranger Rick: 7 and up.
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Did You Know?
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is home to three arctic disjuncts, plants whose normal range is far to the north. Arctic crowberry, Pitcher's thistle, and thimbleberry thrive because of the cool and moist microclimates caused by Lake Superior.
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Last Updated: January 07, 2008 at 11:51 EST |